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Locomotives - 2-6-0 Articles

On30 to S? Why Not!

The author takes a Bachmann On30 2-6-0 locomotive and converts it for use as an S-scale model.

Re-work a Plastic Steam Locomotive

The author describes a series of compromises he had to make to eventually create a 2-6-0 engine that ran well on his layout. Includes lots of construction detail photos. Once the engine ran well, he added many details, many of which were built from scratch, such as the cylinders. Prototype WI&M photos are included at the end of the article.

Roger Jensen's 0-6-0 Project

Using the January 2015 Dispatch article to Bob Stelmach as a guide, the author describes how he converted a Bachmann On30 2-6-0 to an S-scale 0-6-0. Includes prototype and model photos.

Something a Little Different

The author describes how he converted a Bachmann On30 2-6-0 to S-scale standard-gauge. Lots of photos accompany the article.

Those Beautiful Wabash Moguls

A brief history and technical details about this engine type, including a drawing.